HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-15 Merit Appeals Board MinutesSpecial Meeting of the Merit Appeals Board
Puna Conference Room
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1501
Hilo, Hawaii
February 15, 2018 (Thursday)
Call to Order (Item 1)
The Special meeting of the Merit Appeals Board, County of Hawaii, was called to order at
9:28 a.m. by Chair Julie M. Tulang, at the Puna Conference Room, Hawaii County Building,
25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1501, Hilo, Hawaii, on Thursday, February 15, 2018.
Roll Call — Present
Ms. Julie M. Tulang, Chair
Mr. William Chillingworth, Member
Ms. Luahiwa Namahoe, Member
Mr. Mitch Tam, Member
Absent & Excused
Mr. David K. S. Nahuina, Vice -Chair
Also Present
Mr. J Yoshimoto, Deputy Corporation Counsel, Ofc. of the Corp. Counsel
Ms. Glynis Yamada, Secretary -Reporter, HR Department
Merit Appeals Board
Statements from the Public (Item 2)
(There were none.)
Approval of Minutes (Item3)
(There were none.)
Communication(s) (Item 4)
(There were none.)
February 15, 2018
Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action) (Item 5)
Selection of New Director of Human Resources: Candidate Interviews (2) scheduled at
9:00 a.m. and 12 noon for the Director of Human Resources position (selection to be
determined on Wednesday, February 21, 2018).
CHR. TULANG: Unfinished business is the Selection of the new Director for Human
Resources. At this time, our candidate that we have—candidate interviews scheduled for 9 a.m.
and 12 noon for the Director of Human Resources position. Selection will be determined on
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018.
I will entertain a motion to go into executive session.
MS. NAMAHOE: So moved.
MR. CHILLINGWORTH: Second.
CHR. TULANG: All those in favor? Opposed?
AYES: Members Chillingworth, Namahoe, Tam, and Chair Tulang – 4
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Member Nahuina -I
EXCUSED: None.
CHR. TULANG: Same sign. The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening an executive
meeting regarding the above matter pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting
with the Board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board's powers, duties,
privileges, immunities, and liabilities, and Section 92-5(a)(2) to consider the hire of a County
officer where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved. A two-thirds vote
pursuant to the Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
Recess: The Chair called for a recess at 9:30 a.m.
(During this time, the Board Members proceeded with the candidate's interview.)
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 1:46 p.m.
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Schedule Next Meeting Date (Item 6)
Chair Tulang announced that their next regularly scheduled meeting would be held on
Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Human Resources
Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo.
Adjournment (Item 7)
There being no other business, the Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 1:47 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Glynis Yamada, Secretary-Reporter
APPROVED:
Julie M. Tulang, Chair
Merit Appeals Board
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